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The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a high-end combination that handles Minimum with substantial headroom across all tested resolutions. The data shows a system that is firmly in the upper tier of gaming performance, ranking in the 79th percentile of all tested combos. At 1080p and 1440p, this setup delivers frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, allowing for maximum settings without compromise. Even at 4K, the combination manages to keep the most demanding preset playable, though it requires dropping below the Ultra preset to maintain a consistent 60 FPS experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination spans three resolutions and four settings presets, revealing a performance curve that scales predictably with both resolution and graphical fidelity. The dataset provides exact average frame rates for every configuration, with minimum and maximum values recorded only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system produces exceptional frame rates across the board. The Low preset achieves an average of 297 FPS, which is the highest recorded average in the entire dataset. The Medium preset averages 228 FPS, with a minimum of 193 FPS and a maximum of 262 FPS, indicating a very stable performance window. High settings yield an average of 191 FPS, while the Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration tested, still maintains an average of 146 FPS. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU combination is rarely the limiting factor, as even the heaviest settings leave enormous performance reserves.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to show the influence of increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 192 FPS, a significant drop from the 1080p figure but still a very smooth experience. Medium settings average 147 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 125 FPS and maximum of 169 FPS. High settings produce an average of 123 FPS, while Ultra settings average 94 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a performance reduction of roughly 35-36% across all presets, which is consistent with the increased rendering load. Even at the Ultra preset, the average frame rate of 94 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this resolution is comfortably within the system's capabilities.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes more dramatically. The Low preset averages 103 FPS, which is still a playable and smooth experience. Medium settings average 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS, showing a wider variance but still maintaining playability. High settings average 66 FPS, which sits just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset, however, drops to an average of 51 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. This represents a substantial drop from the High preset, indicating that the Ultra preset at 4K places a significant load on the GPU. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a reduction of roughly 46-47% across presets, which is a larger relative drop than the 1080p to 1440p transition, highlighting the increasing importance of the GPU at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution, providing clear guidance for optimal settings configuration.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is fully playable with an average of 146 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the system has enough performance headroom to run it without any concerns about dropping below the playable threshold. The data does not record a minimum FPS for this preset, but the average of 146 FPS is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that even transient drops would keep the experience smooth.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best playable option, with an average of 94 FPS. This is a particularly strong result, as it demonstrates that the system can handle maximum settings at a resolution that is increasingly common among PC gamers. The 94 FPS average provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate is unlikely to dip into unplayable territory.

At 3840x2160, the situation is different. The Ultra preset averages only 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and therefore not considered playable. The best playable setting is High, which averages 66 FPS. This is a narrow margin above the threshold, and the data suggests that users seeking a more stable 4K experience might prefer the Medium preset, which averages 79 FPS and has a recorded minimum of 67 FPS. The High preset at 4K is technically playable, but the lack of a recorded minimum FPS means that users should be aware of potential frame rate fluctuations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Minimum, with their relative importance shifting as resolution and settings change.

At 1920x1080, the system's frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset reaching 297 FPS. At such high frame rates, the CPU often becomes the limiting factor, as the GPU is capable of rendering frames faster than the processor can feed it data. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225, with its 10 cores and 10 threads, appears well-suited to this task, as the frame rates scale smoothly across presets. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is roughly 151 FPS, which indicates that the GPU has significant headroom and that the CPU is handling the frame delivery effectively.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop to a range that places more emphasis on the GPU. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 98 FPS, compared to 151 FPS at 1080p. This narrowing gap suggests that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck, as the increased pixel count demands more rendering throughput. The CPU still plays a role, but its influence is diminishing as the GPU workload grows. The Core Ultra 5 225's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655, helps maintain high frame rates even when the GPU is under load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The difference between Low and Ultra is only 52 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops below the playable threshold. This pattern indicates that the RTX 5070's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint at this resolution. The CPU's role is reduced to ensuring that frame times remain consistent, and the data shows that the combination still delivers playable frame rates at the High preset. The scaling between resolutions and presets confirms that users playing at 4K should prioritize GPU settings, while those at 1080p can benefit from a well-balanced system that leverages both components.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU provide context for how this combination compares to other hardware that might deliver similar performance in Minimum.

For the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, the closest performance equivalent is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which has an average benchmark score of 36945 compared to the Core Ultra 5's 36938, a delta of 0%. This means that in synthetic benchmarks, these two processors are effectively identical in performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is also very close, with a score of 37018 and a delta of -0.2%, indicating that it is slightly faster. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and Intel Core i9-12900T round out the rival list, with deltas of -0.4% and -0.5% respectively, all within a very tight performance band.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which has an average benchmark score of 40318 compared to the RTX 5070's 40377, a delta of 0.1%. This suggests that the Radeon Pro 580 is slightly slower but very close in overall performance. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 has a delta of 0.8%, indicating it is slower, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 has a delta of -1.2%, meaning it is faster. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile has a delta of 2%, making it the slowest of the group. These rival comparisons suggest that users considering the Core Ultra 5 225 and RTX 5070 combination could expect similar frame rates in Minimum with any of these alternative components, though the specific characteristics of each card may cause slight variations in performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in this game places the system at 786 out of 3712 tested combinations, which is a strong position. This puts the system in the top 21% of all tested configurations, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of other hardware pairings. The ranking reflects the balance between the Core Ultra 5 225's solid CPU performance and the RTX 5070's high-end GPU capabilities. While the rank is not in the top tier, it is well above the median and demonstrates that this combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with respectable 4K performance.

The 3712 total combinations tested means that there is a wide range of hardware configurations, and the 786 rank places this system comfortably in the upper quartile. This suggests that the combination is competitive with many more expensive setups, while also being more capable than a large number of mid-range and budget configurations. The percentile ranking of 85 for the CPU and 82 for the GPU reinforces this positioning, showing that both components are individually in the top 20% of their respective categories.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum, and the data shows that it does so with significant performance to spare across most configurations. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with all four settings presets, including the Ultra preset which averages 146 FPS. This makes 1080p gaming at maximum settings a completely viable option for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 144Hz.

At 2560x1440, the system also runs all presets above the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 94 FPS. This is a strong result for a resolution that is increasingly popular among gamers, and it means that users can enjoy maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The frame rates at this resolution are high enough to support 144Hz displays, provided the game's frame pacing is consistent.

At 3840x2160, the system is partially playable. The High, Medium, and Low presets all average above 60 FPS, with the High preset at 66 FPS being the best playable setting. The Ultra preset, however, averages only 51 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. For 4K gaming, users should stick to the High preset or lower to maintain a consistent 60 FPS experience. The Medium preset, with a recorded minimum of 67 FPS, offers a more stable experience than High, which lacks a recorded minimum. Overall, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination is a capable system for this game, delivering excellent performance at mainstream resolutions and respectable results at 4K.